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Pasture Annual Ryegrass Seed
Annual Ryegrass Pasture Seed is one of the most productive grasses, known for its rapid germination and aggressive growth. Although a one-year option, it delivers high production levels during autumn, winter, and early spring. It’s ideal for over-sowing and enhancing existing pastures, providing high feed value in terms of energy and protein, making it suitable for intensive grazing, green manure, hay, or silage production.
Restrictions
There are currently quarantine restrictions for seeds being sent to TAS and WA.
Tasmanian customers: We are able to ship this seed to Tasmania. There is currently no added charges for quarantine inspection.
WA customers: We are unable to ship seed to WA.
For more information see below tabs ‘Description’ and ‘Features’ to see if this grass suits you!
Blade
Thin
Colour
Green
Growth
Long
Growth Rate
Fast
Detailed Description
Annual Ryegrass is a highly productive grass known for its rapid germination and aggressive growth, making it an excellent choice for short-term pastures. As a cool-season annual, it thrives during autumn, winter, and early spring, offering high forage quality and production levels before declining in late spring as seed heads emerge. Despite its one-year life cycle, Annual Ryegrass is ideal for quick pasture establishment and enhancement.
This grass is particularly effective for over-sowing and improving existing pastures, and it complements a variety of other crops such as oats, winter rye, clovers, and various farm crops. Its adaptability makes it suitable for use in vegetable fields, berry production areas, wineries, and orchards—essentially any setting that can benefit from its growth characteristics.
Sowing Tips
For optimal results, sow Annual Ryegrass at a rate appropriate for your conditions. Ensure the seed is evenly distributed using an appropriate seed spreader. Prepare the soil well to facilitate rapid establishment and maintain consistent moisture during the germination period.
Optimal Planting Time
The best time to plant Annual Ryegrass is in early autumn when soil temperatures are conducive to germination and growth.
Germination
Germination typically begins within 7-10 days under ideal conditions, with rapid establishment following.
Water
Annual Ryegrass requires consistent moisture during the germination and early growth stages. Once established, it tolerates a range of moisture conditions but will perform best with regular watering.
Fertilising
For optimal growth and forage quality, regular fertilisation is recommended. Use a balanced fertiliser like McKays Slow Release Lawn Fertiliser to support vigorous growth.
Grazing
With high feed value in terms of energy and protein, Annual Ryegrass is ideally suited to intensive grazing. It also serves well for green manure and hay or silage production.
Ideal Usage
Suitable for pastures, green manure, hay, and silage production. It can also be used to improve existing pastures and as a companion grass for various crops.
Seed & Package Details
100% Annual Ryegrass PASTURE seed. Independently tested with 85% Min Germination, 98% purity. A seed testing certificate is available upon request.
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Locations
Season
Warm season grasses thrive during the warmer months in Spring and Summer and may go dormant in cooler climates through winter.
Cool season grasses thrive during the cooler months in Winter
Seed information
Shade tolerance (Weather)
- Full Sun
- Part Shade
- Heavy Shade
- Full Shade
Drought tolerance (Weather)
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Traffic tolerance (Weather)
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Frost tolerance
- Poor
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Average days to germination
- 2-3 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-4 Weeks
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